We had a similar situation but the surrogate mother actually breastfed in the hospital and than pumped and shipped milk for about 3 months I believe. It was interesting because both moms were there in the hospital room together.
Holly McSpadden, IBCLC
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Does anyone have information about surrogates pumping for the baby they give
birth to? Induced lactation will not be an option due to prior breast
cancer in the bio mother. I doubt wet-nursing will appeal to the bio
parents, but I will mention it. I suppose the process would be similar to
expressing/pumping for a baby in the nicu, but (if all goes well) the infant
will be full-term and healthy. Hand expression would be best for collection
of colostrum, right?
Any information or wisdom appreciated!!!
Jessica Claire
LLLL in Los Angeles
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